There’s no doubt that the landing of the Mayflower in the ‘New World’ in 1620 is one of the most important events in American history. Whether you know all of the facts about this historic voyage or not, discovering a connection to …
Are You One of 35 Million Mayflower Descendants? Here’s How to Find Out .
The US census is by far one of the most commonly used resources by family historians. Its encompassing, regular nature means that it’s the first place many of us look for crucial details about our ancestors. But how much do you …
Quick Quiz: How Much Do You Really Know About the US Census for Genealogy? .
Genealogy is an exciting adventure into a unique past — that of your very own family. It’s full of twists and turns, validation and insight. What could be better? But family history research is, unfortunately, also full of pitfalls. Pitfalls …
Ancestry has released the surprising announcement today that they are discontinuing their popular Family Tree Maker software. …we’ve taken a hard look at the declining desktop software market and the impact this has on being able to continue to provide product …
Ancestry Will Retire Family Tree Maker Software This Month .
It’s no secret that we love free genealogy sites here at Family History Daily. But, we have to admit, we also like Ancestry.com. Next to FamilySearch.org, you’re not going to find a larger, more diverse genealogy website, and many of us …
Stop ‘Saving’ Records to Your Ancestry Tree Until You Read This .
Most of us use Google search to look for our ancestors on a regular basis. After all, once we’re done searching our favorite family history sites directly, Google is our best bet for locating new records online. But finding valuable data …
6 “Secret” Google Search Tricks for Genealogy That’ll Help You Find Your Ancestors .
Have you ever been to a family gathering where someone unexpectedly pulled out an old family photo album or dusty box of records and you found yourself completely unprepared to record the treasures? How about a trip to a library or …
These 3 Smart Devices Let You Record Genealogy Documents, Photos and Stories Anywhere .
This quiz is designed to be fun, to give you a laugh and something to share with friends. But it’s also a wonderful way to help you identify areas where you can improve your research techniques and become a better family historian!
Whether you’re just starting out on your genealogy journey, or have been at it for years, you have likely made (many) mistakes. Unless you’ve been professionally trained in research techniques and etiquette (and even if you have) mistakes are part of …
Are you interested in finally searching out the truth behind that old family story about a Native American ancestor? Or perhaps you already know that the story is true, but you’re not quite sure where to go next. Luckily, there are many …
Do You Have Hidden Native American Ancestry? Here’s How to Find Out .